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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,584.44, 645,286.16 and 272,530.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,584.44, 645,286.16 and 272,530.76 is: 408,422.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,584.44 : 645,286.16 = 272,530.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,584.44/645,286.16 = 272,530.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,584.44x = 645,286.16 × 272,530.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,584.44x = 175,860,325,057.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,860,325,057.18/430,584.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,422.39

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